Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce Recipe
This Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. The creamy coconut-lemon sauce complements the tender cod fillets, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the cod:
- 21 oz / 600g cod fillets
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the coconut-lemon cream sauce:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1.2 cups / 300ml coconut milk
- 1 large lemon (juice and zest)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it’s ready when the sauce is done. - Step 2: Season the Cod
Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor. - Step 3: Prepare the Coconut-Lemon Cream Sauce
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in the ginger and garlic, cooking for an additional minute. Add coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in the lemon juice and zest. - Step 4: Assemble and Bake
Place the seasoned cod in a baking dish and pour the coconut-lemon cream sauce over it. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. - Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
Remove from the oven and serve the cod with the rich coconut sauce. Pair with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Cod, Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce, Weeknight Dinner, Seafood Recipe
